In a jurisdiction where the common law of agency prevails, a buyer enters into a buyer agency agreement with a real estate licensee. This agreement establishes a

A dual agency relationship arises when a single agent represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction. This scenario requires clear consent from both parties and is not the result of a buyer agency agreement, which focuses solely on representing the buyer's interests.

A sub-agency relationship exists when one agent represents a principal and another agent assists them in the transaction, typically without a direct contractual relationship with the principal. In the context of a buyer agency agreement, the relationship is direct between the buyer and the licensee, negating the notion of sub-agency.

A customer relationship typically involves less commitment and obligation than a fiduciary relationship. In this scenario, the agent may provide limited services without the same level of loyalty or duty to act in the customer's best interest, which does not align with the nature of a buyer agency agreement.